R.I.P. Malcolm McLaren, 1946-2010

The Independent reports that Malcolm McLaren, former manager for the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, has died after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was 64.

McLaren’s spokesperson released the following statement:

He had been suffering from cancer for some time, but recently had been full of health, which then rapidly deteroriated. He died in New York this morning. We are expecting his body to be brought back to London and buried in Highgate Cemetery.